Formal Wavy Half Up Hairstyle

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Description

(Added:
11th November 2010
)

This stunning hairstyle is curled through the mid-lengths to create this beautiful shape which is great for any occasion. The long layers cut through the edges encourage the bounce which helps hold the hair in shape for a longer lasting style.

Type

Hair Category:
Formal

Hair Length:
Long

Hair Elasticity:
Wavy

Suitability

Gender:
Women

Face Shape:
Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond

Hair Density:
Medium/Thick

Hair Texture:
Fine/Medium

Age:
Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50

Height:
Any

Weight:
Thin/Average

Glasses:
Suits with and without

Styling

Styling Time:
30+ minutes

Products:
Mousse, Wax, Smoothing Shine, and Lacquer

Styling Tip:
Direct your hair into position while applying the finishing products.

Styling Steps

1
. Apply Mousse

Apply styling mousse to damp hair, using your palm as a measuring guide, and evenly distribute it along the hair shaft. Styling mousse will add hold and can help achieve better results.

2
. Use Medium Hot Rollers

A medium hot roller is used to give your hair looser curls and can also be used for body.

3
. Apply Hot Rollers Through the Back

Take the entire back section of your hair, and then starting from the crown, take a smaller section of hair no wider than the diameter of the hot roller and comb it through to ensure there are no knots. Place the roller at the ends of the section of hair, being sure to smooth the ends under, and then twist the roller down the hair shaft until it meets your head and then secure it in place with a pin or clip. Repeat this step until you have reached the nape of your neck and the entire back section of your hair is completed. Keep the rollers in your hair until they cool.

4
. Apply Hot Rollers Vertically to the Side

Take a section of hair no wider than the diameter of the hot roller and comb it through to ensure there are no knots. Place the roller at the ends of the section of hair, being sure to smooth the ends under, and then twist the roller vertically, making sure to roll it backwards, along the hair shaft to the roots and secure it with a pin or clip. Keep the rollers in your hair until they cool.

5
. Tease Hair

Pick up a small selection of hair from your mid section no bigger than your tail comb. Place your comb at the roots and then comb up and down until the hair is standing up by itself. Continue to the crown and finish at the sides. Repeat this step if you require more volume.

6
. Piece the Ends Using Wax

Apply a small amount of wax to your fingertips and then lightly piece and pinch the ends of your hair.

7
. Pin the Side Back

Take your section of hair and pull it tightly across to the opposite side and pin it securely into place.

8
. Apply Smoothing Shine

Apply a very small amount of smoothing shine to the palms of your hands and then run it through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Be careful not to add any to the roots or a large amount to any section of the hair as smoothing shine can be very heavy on the hair, weighing it down and making it appear oily.

9
. Apply Lacquer

Lacquer is great for strong hold. A small amount is all that is required to finish and should be applied from an arms length distance to the entire style.

10
. Apply Hot Rollers on Top

Take a section of hair from the front of your head no wider than the diameter of the hot roller and comb it through to ensure there are no knots. Place the roller at the ends of the section of hair, being sure to smooth the ends under, and then twist the roller down the hair shaft until it meets the top of your head and then secure it in place with a pin or clip. Continue this step until a row of hot rollers has been applied along the very top of your head. Keep the rollers in your hair until they cool.